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Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum, How lovely are thy branches!
—Louis Schneider
There’s hardly a Christmas tradition that’s more universally popular than trimming the tree. Be it live, fresh-cut or artificial, a brightly decorated tree sets the stage for a spirited holiday celebration.
Tree-trimming is a custom that was exported from Germany to England in the late 18th century. But it was not popularized until the 1840s when Prince Albert introduced it into the royal family, thereby setting a precedent which has since been followed by royalty and the common man alike.
It is said that Martin Luther
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